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June can feel surprisingly stressful for gardeners in Zone 5. Maybe spring stayed cold longer than expected. Maybe your seedlings struggled. Or maybe life simply got busy and suddenly it’s June and you’re wondering if you completely missed your chance to plant a garden this year. The good news? You absolutely have not missed the […]
What To Plant In June In Zone 5 (And What’s Too Late) Read More »
It’s the most wonderful month of the year! May is the epitome of spring and the official start of summer where I’m from. Vegetable planting in May or even just gardening in May is a tradition that everyone takes part in during or after the ‘long weekend’. In Canada we have a long-weekend dedicated to
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If you’re gardening in Zone 5b, April is when the season really starts to move. The snow is gone, the soil is starting to loosen, and cold-hardy crops can finally go into the ground. Right now, you can direct sow crops like peas, spinach, lettuce, arugula, and beets as soon as the soil is workable.
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If you’re gardening in Zone 5b, March is when the season quietly begins. The ground is just starting to thaw, and as soon as it’s workable, you can start planting some of the toughest, cold-hardy crops right into your garden beds. Right now, you can direct sow vegetables like radishes, lettuce, carrots, peas, and even
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As the nights lengthen and light frosts are upon us, prepping your strawberry bed in late autumn can mean the difference between a slim harvest and one that bursts into berries next June. On our little homestead in Ontario (Zone 5-6), I’ve walked the path of cracked crowns, hungry deer, and over-winter losses – and
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